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818 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-158 ft
Altitude change
220 ft
Altitude min
379 ft
Altitude max
379 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-19.377%
Grade
-27.136%
Grade max
-3.434%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
765 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time
Firestarter Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaGlencoe Lochan Trails
Glencoe -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
From the East Kinlochleven side look for a couple of cairns and drop in crossing the mountain path with momentum to drop down to the Loch through the tree's
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
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- 11 rides
- Last: Aug 27, 2026
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(56.690321, -5.090750)
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Routes with this trail
14 miles • 3,481 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
Kiwis ride best of Glencoe Lochan
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